AnUpskilling Course& CreativeSprint
Wheretechnologymeetsart, andpeoplecollaborate acrosssectorsandborders
Vilnius,Lithuania 9–11April2025
Welcometoadynamicevent exploringinnovation,creativity, andimmersivemediathrough cross-bordercollaboration.
WHATISIT?
It’sathree-day-longupskillingcourseonsoft skillsandXR,withaCreativeSprintasits centralcomponent.We’llusedesignthinkingto tacklecreativechallengeshead-on.Duringthe sprint,wewillleverageourdiverseskillsetsand workwithemergingtechtoquicklygenerate innovativesolutions.
Ourgoalistobringtogethercreative professionals,innovation-focusedminds,and emergingtechspecialists—especiallyinXR—to developfreshconceptsandbuildpractical, future-orientedsolutionscollaboratively.This editionincludesbriefsonimmersiveart experiences,creativesummercamps,XRenhancedstorytelling,andcross-border innovationspaces.
Throughoutthecreativesprint,youwillmeet andinteractwithprofessionalsfromGermany, Lithuania,Poland,Sweden,andbeyond, sharingknowledgeandbuildingvaluable connections.
WHOISITFOR?
ThisCreativeSprintisintendedforcreative professionalssuchasartists,musicians,cultural producers,galleryrepresentatives,storytellers,and conceptdevelopers.Italsowelcomesthose workingincreativebusinessdevelopment, immersivemedia,andcommunity-focusedcultural initiatives.
It’sequallyrelevantforemergingtechnology specialistsworkingwithXR(AR/VR),spatialaudio, interactivemedia,ordigitalinstallations,including XRdevelopers,multimediadesigners,innovation strategists,andtechexpertsinvolvedinculturalor cross-sectorcollaboration.
Weplaceasignificantemphasisonpersonaland professionalfittoensureavaluableexperiencefor allparticipantsinvolved.
TheCreativeSprintbringstogether adiversegroupofcreative professionals,collaborating intensivelyonchallengesinvolving artandtechnology.
EUROPEANPROJECTLEAD|HYPERISLAND,SWEDEN
Kevindevelopsanddeliverseducational programs,designslearningexperiences,and facilitatesmeetingsandprocesses.Hehasakeen interestintechnology,creativity,andinnovation. ThisalignsperfectlywithhisinvolvementintheTAB project,whichresonateswithhisroleandinterests. Kevinisactivelypursuingpartnershipswith organizations todevelopimpactfuleducational experiencesthatempowercitizensacrossEurope andbeyond.
PROJECT
MANAGER|BLUESCIENCEPARK,SWEDEN
PassionatecreatorspecializinginSpiritualArtand Promptography,whereAnnaleveragesAItobring imaginativevisionstolife.Withyearsof experienceinSocialMediaContent,DigitalDesign, andProjectManagement,shehasdevelopeda diverseskillsetthatenableshertocontribute creativelyandoperationallytoprojects.
OurCreativeSprintisa playgroundforinnovationwhere artmeetstechnology,and professionalsfromvariousfields cometogether.It'snotjustabout developingnewideas;it'sabout buildingbridgesandfosteringa fun,collaborativespiritthat transcendsborders.
MarieBjörck,InnovationLead,BlueSciencePark.
INNOVATION|BLUESCIENCEPARK,SWEDEN
MarieBjörckhasapassionfordrivingvisionary workforwardbycreatingstructureand securingteams.Withalongexperiencein workingonregionalinnovationand internationalprojects,sheisresponsibleasa LeadPartnerforcoordinatingtheTABproject. Sheloveschallengesandisskilledatfinding financingopportunitiestodevelopgoodideas withdedicatedindividuals.
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SPEAKERS
CEO|MUONASTUDIO,LITHUANIA
ViliusPetrauskasisaseasonedindustryveteran withextensiveexperienceinfilm,game,andVR production.AsthefounderofMuonaStudio,he hasledproductionastheDirectorandArt DirectoronsomeofLithuania’smostsuccessful virtualrealityprojects,includingPlayLifeand CreationoftheWorlds.
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LEADENVIRONMENTARTIST|MUONASTUDIO, LITHUANIA
Withabackgroundinclassicalmusicand philology,Justinahasalwaysbeencaptivatedby thesynergyofmusic,art,andvisualstorytelling, particularlyasitisexpressedingamesand movies.ShewaspartoftheMuonaStudioteam thatworkedontwovirtualrealityfilms:PlayLife andTheCreationofWorlds.Intheseprojects,she hadthepleasureofservingastheLead EnvironmentArtist,whilealsotakingon supportingrolesinLightingandoverallLook Development.
TEAMANDLEADERSHIPDEVELOPER|GROWTH ANDDEVELOPMENT,SWEDEN
Sofiaspecializesinthelatestresearch regardinggroupdynamicsandteam efficiency.Sheispassionateabouthuman development,potential,andthemagicthat happenswhenteamscollaborateandcocreate.Shehasrunhercompanyfor15years andhasworkedwithnumerousorganizations acrossvariousindustries.
SofiaArvegård
ViliusPetrauskas
JustinaSilinikaite
EVENTHOSTS
DIRECTOR|RIETAVASTOURISMANDBUSINESS
INFORMATIONCENTRE,LITHUANIA
LaimaDockevičienėhasover20yearsof experienceinbusinessconsultingandproject management.Sheiscommittedtoinnovation andhasbeeninstrumentalinestablishinga regionalco-workingandinnovationcentre,akey elementoftheTelšiaiFunctionalZonestrategy. Laimacontributestostrategicplanning, communityempowerment,andinternational cooperationthroughcross-borderpartnerships.
OPERATIONSANDEVENTSMANAGER| TALENT GARDENVILNIUS,LITHUANIA
Dianahasastrongbackgroundinfostering innovationandcollaboration.Sheplayedakey roleinlaunchingTalentGardenVilniusandled thecreativespaceforfiveyears.Herexpertise liesincreatingenvironmentsthatsupport entrepreneurshipandconnections.Beyondher professionalwork,Dianaiscommittedtosocial impact,volunteeringatayouthhelplineto supportandempoweryoungindividuals.
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PARTICIPANTS
SONGWRITER,MUSICIANANDLEADSINGER| THEROOP,LITHUANIA
VaidotasValiukevičius,theleadsingerofTHE ROOP,co-foundedtheLithuanianbandin2014, aimingtoaddresssocialissuesthroughmusic.In 2021,THEROOPwontheNationalEurovision SelectionwithDiscoteque,dominatingthejury andpublicvotes.Their2020hitOnFireexploded internationally,amassingover30millionviews, andwonalternativeonlineEurovisioncontests despitethepandemic.
HEADOFCREATIVEPROJECTS|VILNIUSTECH CREATIVITYANDINNOVATIONCENTRELINKMENŲ FABRIKAS,LITHUANIA
Monikaworkswithvariouscultural,European,and university-relatedprojectsandcommunications. Sheisresponsibleforidentifyingandimplementing creativeprojectswhilecollaboratingwithVILNIUS TECH“LinkMenųfabrikas”interdisciplinaryteamsin Media&VirtualProductionandPrototyping Technologies.AsaPhDstudentinengineering,she alsohasstrongcapabilitiesinR&D.
CREATIVEENTREPRENEUR|MBAURASPOT, LITHUANIA
Acreator,anarchitect,adesigner,an entrepreneur,abrainstormer,asmallforest cabin'sbusinessowner,alittlebitmarketer,a littlebitblogger,alittlebitsocialmedia strategist,alittlebitphotographerandaBIG visualsatisfactionseeker(everydetailis noticed- seriously!).Ingaisalsoabigbeliever inthepowerofbranding,sincerityandopen heartedlife.
MANAGEROFYOUTHNGO,LITHUANIA
Egidijusisexperiencedinyouthpolicy.Withover 20yearsofexperience,hehasmanagedvarious youthprojectsfocusedonyouthworkand implementinginitiativesforyoungpeople.His activitiesarecloselyrelatedtocreative expression,projectthinking,non-formal education,advocacy,andinterculturallearning. Heisalsoacouncilmemberatalocal municipality.
VaidotasValiukevičius
IngaJocė
MonikaGrinevičiūtė
EgidijusGricius
PARTICIPANTS
AgnėRinkevičiūtė
CREATIVETECHNOLOGYEXPERT,LITHUANIA
Acreativeprofessionalknownforhisexpertisein virtualproduction,VR/AR,gamedevelopment,3D modelling,photogrammetry,CAD/GIS technologies,andsimulatordevelopment.With over25yearsofexperienceinCAD/GISanda decadeworkingwithUnrealEngine,hehas developedcutting-edgesimulators,real-world digitaltwinsandothercreativeprojects.Drawing onhisknowledgeandexpertise,Leonardas playedakeyroleinestablishingFauxRealStudio, thefirstvirtualproductionstudioinLithuania,at VILNIUSTECHLinkMenufabrikas.
CREATIVEBUSINESSDEVELOPER,FREELANCER| BRAND&MARKETINGSTRATEGIST,LITHUANIA
Withfiveyearsofexperienceinastartupclothing brandasaBrandManagerandDesigner,Agnė Rinkevičiūtėspecializesinshapingbrandidentity andcraftingcompellingvisualnarratives.Her workspansmarketing,campaignconcept development,andcreativedirection,ensuring eachprojectresonateswithitsaudience. Passionateaboutinnovationandaesthetics,she thrivesattheintersectionofstrategyanddesign, bringingboldideastolife.
DIRECTOR|VEIKLUSRIETAVAS,LITHUANIA
DirectorofVeiklusRietavas,amunicipal institutioninvolvedinfacilitymanagement,and anactivefigureinthelocalculturalscene, contributingtocommunityengagement. Education-professionaloperasingerand singingteacher.Morethan10yearsof experienceinthefieldofcultureandeducation andmorethan5yearsofleadershipexperience.
DIGITALENTREPRENEUR|MBMARMIND,LITHUANIA
Martynasisanopen-mindedandself-motivated professionalwithastrongpassionforbusiness andmarketing.Withapositiveoutlookonlife,he isalwayseagertotakeonnewchallengesand expandhisabilities.Asthefounderofatravel agency,Martynasspecializesincreatingunique andoff-the-beaten-pathtravelexperiencesfor hisclients.
MartynasJocius
LeonardasŽilinskas
JustasKirstukas
PARTICIPANTS
ARTIST,DENMARK
RenéHolmisaDanishartistknownforhispaintings, sculptures,andgraphics,exploringexistential themesandthelivesofthoseoutsidemainstream society.HestudiedatAarhusArtAcademy(2001–2006),andhisdistinctiveimpastopaintingsand experimentalapproachhavegainedinternational recognition.DuringtheCOVID-19pandemic,René underwentanartistictransformation,further solidifyinghispresenceontheglobalartscene. Alwayssearchingforachallenge,hedivideshis timebetweenBerlinandEsbjerg,continuously developinghisuniqueartisticvision.
NinoGvinepadze
TEXTILEARTIST|FARAGA,GEORGIA
NinoGvinepadzeisaself-taughttextileartistfrom Georgia,currentlybasedinVilnius,Lithuania.She specializesinwallartcreatedprimarilythrough tufting,oftencombiningthistechniquewithother experimentalapproachesusingyarn.Herworkis deeplyinspiredbyGeorgiancultureandenriched bythediverseculturalinfluencesshehas encounteredthroughoutherlife.
GeertjeWehry
PROJECTMANAGERANDCOMMUNICATION
SPECIALIST|HOCHSCHULEWISMAR,GERMANY
Beingpartofthecreativeindustryasajournalist madeGeertjehopeformorecollaboration betweensectorsasshesawwhatsparks innovationcanignite.Asaresearcherandproject manager,Geertjelikestoconnectpeoplewith eachother.
PROFESSIONALEXECUTIONIST|UABTETRIUKAS, LITHUANIA
Rolandhas17yearsofexperienceinadditive manufacturingandCAD/industrialdesign.Hehas alsobeenexperimentingwithandimplementing both-VRandARtechnologiesinvarious fieldsofengineeringandheavyindustries,including oilandgas,windturbineparks,anddrone applications.Currently,heapplieshisskillsand knowledgeinthecivilengineeringanddefence sectors.
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RolandasDockevičius
PARTICIPANTS
Rafał
ACADEMYOFARTINSZCZECIN&NOJOY&SOKKA, POLAND
Creatorof3D/2Danimations,musicvideos, mappings,VR&ARexperiences,appsandgames. Asafreelancerhehasworkedwithmanyknown artists,brands,culturalinstitutionsandfestivals. CooperateswithSokkaIndustrialDesignand Trashstock.Currently,lecturerattheAcademyof ArtinSzczecinattheFacultyofNewMedia.CofounderofthegamestudioNoJoy-dealingwith programmingandgamedesign.
CREATIVEANDINNOVATIONBROKER| HOCHSCHULEWISMAR,GERMANY
Laimaworksincross-sectoralinternational projectsonsustainability,andco-creationof attractiveandinnovativeproductsand solutionsforindustryaswellasSmalland Medium-SizedEnterprises(SMEs).She collaborateswithindustry,SMEs,thepublicand academicswithinandoutsidetheBalticSea Regioninformsofprojectsinthefieldsof innovation,CulturalandCreativeIndustries (CCIs),sustainabilitytransition,circular economy,andgreenbusinessmodelling.
FREELANCEGRAPHICDESIGNER,ART&CULTURE
PROJECTLEADER|ANNAPFAUKOMMUNIKATION& DESIGN,GERMANY
DiplomainCommunicationDesignatthe UniversityofTechnologies,BusinessandDesign inWismar.Shehasworkedasagraphicdesigner andinart&cultureprojectstofinanceher studies.Currently,sheisinvolvedinpublic relationsandmanagestheSmallGreen CommunalFractionofhercounty,alongsideher designandeducationwork.
24FPS.PL,POLAND
Piotrstartedhisadventureinfilmandtelevision in2005,workinginlocaltelevisionasaneditor. Since2011,hehasbeenworkingindependently, creatingthebrand24fps.pl.Sincethen,together withhisteam,Piotrhasproducedhundredsof promotionalvideosandcommercialsfor businessandthepublicsector,includingaVR applicationwritteninUnityandvideo360created beforethefirst360cameraswerecreated.This yearmarksthepremiereoftwoshortfilms producedbyPiotr:MOSTY(20',translatedas Bridges)andWOJTUS(45').
Pietrowicz(Rufus)
LaimaGerlitz
PiotrKrężel
AnnaPfau
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PARTICIPANTS
MonikaKlein
CEO|MEDIADIZAJN,POLAND
MonikaKleinholdsaPhDinEconomics, specializinginbusinessmodelsofthecreative industries.Sheisanexpertindigitalart,a producer,andthedirectoroftheCreativeSectors IncubatorinSzczecin.Sheisalsoaffiliatedwiththe AcademyofArtinSzczecinandtheMediaDizajn Association,wheresheleadsprojectsthatbridge art,technology,andbusiness.
MagdalenaŁawicka
CHIEFOPERATINGOFFICERATITCLUSTERANDA LECTURERATTHEUNIVERSITYOFSZCZECIN, POLAND
Theareaofexpertise:thestrategicdevelopment ofbusinessrelationshipsandnetworkingoftheIT industryinWesternPomerania;buildingthe organization'svalue&competitiveadvantage basedonrelationshipswithkeystakeholders.
AgataGrzybowska
PRODUCERANDPROJECTCOORDINATOR|
MEDIADIZAJN,POLAND
Producerofevents,festivalsandtheater performances,coordinatorofcultureandart projects.AttheAcademyofArtinSzczecinshe servesaschiefspecialistinfundraisingand externalresources.Since2023shecooperates withMediaDizajnasproducerandproject coordinator.
OFFICECOORDINATOR|ITCLUSTER,POLAND
AsOfficeCoordinatorofClusterIT,Monika'stasks covermanyresponsibilities,focusingprimarily onthecluster'sexternalandinternal communication.Sheoverseessocialmedia communication,managesthewebsite,and workscloselywithmembersonpromotional activities.Inaddition,sheisresponsiblefor administrativeandorganizationalaspectswithin thecluster,includingplanningand implementingclustereventsandpromotingour companiesandprojects.
MonikaDuszkiewicz
PARTICIPANTS
VICEMAYOR|RIETAVASMUNICIPALITY,LITHUANIA
Witheightyearsofexperienceinemployment agencies,Kristinahasdevelopedstrong communication,leadership,andorganizational skills.Sheisamotivatedandresponsible professional,drivenbybothprocessandresults, andexcelsinbothteamworkandindependent work.Heracademicbackgroundinhuman resourcesandpracticalexperienceempowerher tocontributetopositiveoutcomesinany organization.
SENIORSPECIALISTATARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT|RIETAVASMUNICIPALITY
ADMINISTRATION,
LITHUANIA
MonikaStankevičiūtė
CEO|NATIONALINSTITUTEFORSOCIAL INTEGRATION,LITHUANIA
MonikaStankevičiūtėisasocialinnovator specializinginsocialentrepreneurshipand impactfulsocialinitiatives.Withexperiencein fosteringcollaborationandinnovation,she createssustainablesolutionsfor communitiesandvulnerablegroups.Monika andherteamintegrateco-workingandopen spaceinitiativesintobroaderstrategies, buildinginclusiveecosystemsthatpromote positivetransformation.
Kristinaisresponsibleforpreservingand promotingculturalheritage,aswellas developingtourismintheregion.Sheworkson projectsrelatedtohistoricalsiteconservation, culturalinitiatives,andtourismstrategiesto enhancetheattractivenessofRietavasfor visitors.Herrolealsoinvolvescollaboratingwith localcommunities,institutions,andstakeholders toensuresustainableheritagemanagement andtourismgrowth.
KristinaKrasauskienė
KristinaLigutienė
UpskillingCourseandCreativeSprint
Location:TalentGardenVilnius,Vilniausg.33,01402Vilnius.
TUESDAY,APRIL8
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 DAY 1
15:00-18:00
Special programme for regional politicians and municipality representatives to get to know co-working and maker spaces: Visits to Talent Garden Vilnius and LinkMenu Fabrikas.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 DAY 2
CREATIVE SPRINT
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 DAY 3
10:00 12:00 13:00 14:15 14:30 16:00 17:00 21:00
09:00 09:30 12:00 13:00 14:00 14:15 14:45 15:15
09:30 12:00 13:00 14:00 14:15 14:45 15:15 16:00
WelcomeDinner:RestaurantBrusselsMusselsCentrum Address:Vilniausg.17,Vilnius01402
ArrivaltotheTalentGardenVilnius.Registration
Introduction
NetworkingBingo
SoftSkillsWorkshop.Speaker:SofiaArvegård
CoffeeBreak
SoftSkillsWorkshop.Speaker:SofiaArvegård Lunch.ProvidedbyRTVIC.Place:TalentGarden SessiononXR.Speaker:ViliusPetrauskas
CoffeeBreak
SessiononXR.Speaker:JustinaSilinikaite
Networking/Freetime.PleasefeelfreetonetworkatTalent Gardenorspendonehouroffreetimeasyouwish. Youmayalsogotothehotel.
ScreeningofTheCreationofWorlds
TheXRmoviewillbescreenedat17:00onPojūčiųmeno Centras/SensoryArtCentre,A.VienuolioStreet4 Dinner.RestaurantLokys.Address:Stikliųg.8,Vilnius
PresentationoftheCreativeSprint GroupWork
Lunch.RestaurantManoGuru.Address:Vilniausg.22-1,Vilnius GroupWork CoffeeBreak GroupWork
Gathering&Check-out.ConferenceroomatTalentGarden Dinner.RestaurantDumuterasaatDumufabrikas(Smoke Factory).Address:Dūmųg.5,Vilnius
Gathering&Check-in GroupWork
Lunch.RestaurantManoGuru.Address:Vilniausg.22-1,Vilnius GroupPresentations.Eachgrouphas10minutesforthe presentation,followedby5minutesforQ&A CoffeeBreak
Feedback&Survey DiplomaCeremony FinalCheck-outTogether
VENUE
TalentGardenVilnius
TalentGardenVilniusisavibrantcoworkingspace andinnovationhublocatedintheheartofVilnius' OldTown.Knownforitsmodernfacilitiesand dynamiccommunity,itcaterstodigitalandtech professionals,startups,andcreatives.Thevenue offersflexibleworkspaces,privateoffices,and state-of-the-artmeetingrooms,makingitan ideallocationforhostingevents.
Withaspaciousconferencehallaccommodating upto170peopleandastudioforvirtualevents, TalentGardenVilniusisequippedtohandlea varietyofgatherings,fromworkshopstolargescaleconferences.Itscentrallocationandinspiring atmospheremakeitaperfectchoiceforfostering creativityandcollaboration.
Address: Vilniausg.33, Vilnius,Lithuania
ACCOMMODATION
NeringaHotel
TheNeringaHotelblendshistoricalcharmwith moderncomfort.Originallyopenedin1939,ithas longbeenaculturalhubforartistsand intellectuals.Afterathree-yearrenovation,it reopenedin2021,preservingitsiconicarchitecture andartworkwhileaddingmodernamenities.With itsrichhistoryandprimelocation,Neringaoffersa stylishandconvenientstayinVilnius.
Address:GediminasAvenue23,01103 Vilnius,Lithuania
Theeventisco-fundedbytheEuropeanUnion,InterregSouthBaltic
TheeventispartoftheprojectT.A.B.-InnovationHubsforTech,Art andBusinessfinancedfromtheInterregSouthBalticProgramme 2021-2027throughtheEuropeanRegionalDevelopmentFund.
Theeventiscreatedincollaborationwith:
